Priscilla Pointer, a theater, TV and film actress who often played memorable mothers, notably to her daughter Amy Irving in 'Carrie,' is dead.

Actress Priscilla Pointer, best known for her roles in the 1980s soap opera "Dallas" and horror film classic "Carrie," has died. She was 100. Pointer, whose children included fellow actress Amy Irving and director David Irving,

Priscilla Pointer, the 'Dallas' actor who was prolific on stage, big screen and TV, died Monday at 100. She was mother to 'Crossing Delancey' actor Amy Irving.